Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A comforting and creamy broccoli cheddar soup, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Broccoli, chopped
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 Carrots, sliced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for sautéing
- 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Wash and chop your broccoli into bite-sized florets and slice your carrots.
- Sauté the carrots: In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté carrots for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the broccoli: Stir in the broccoli and add broth, bringing it to a gentle boil.
- Simmer away: Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Blend it up: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired thickness.
- Time for cheese and cream: Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season to perfection: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve and savor: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish as desired.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream and cheese with almond milk and vegan cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, creamy soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup